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Measuring family connectedness with the Bird Test

American psychologist John Gottman has found that parents who are involved with their children’s feelings raise kids who are better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
American psychologist John Gottman has found that parents who are involved with their children’s feelings raise kids who are better equipped to handle life’s challenges.

askST: What should I know before giving my child a mobile phone?

Happy Asian family using smartphone together on sofa at home living room.
Happy Asian family using smartphone together on sofa at home living room.

After leaving uni amid depression, art helped her find her way

Artist Dorcas Tang, 24, pictured with her murals on Nov 25.
Artist Dorcas Tang, 24, pictured with her murals on Nov 25.

2026 outlook: What’s next for education and the top stories of 2025

Generic photo of Punggol View Primary School  students with school bags waiting for a public bus on January 4, 2022
Generic photo of Punggol View Primary School  students with school bags waiting for a public bus on January 4, 2022

Two Singaporeans achieve rare milestones at SUTD’s tuition-free coding school

Mr Brian Young (left) and Mr Jeffrey Goh are the first Singaporeans to reach the highest certification levels offered by 42 Singapore.
Mr Brian Young (left) and Mr Jeffrey Goh are the first Singaporeans to reach the highest certification levels offered by 42 Singapore.

Minor Issues

The challenge of keeping Christmas simple, meaningful and joyful

The year-end holidays can be a frenzied and exhausting period, and it can be expensive, says the writer.
The year-end holidays can be a frenzied and exhausting period, and it can be expensive, says the writer.

Fun With Kids

Pac-Man carnival, Zootopia 2 pop-up, Endangered Animals Of Southeast Asia book

Shop Zootopia 2 collectibles, join Pac-Man themed carnival and read Endangered Animals Of Southeast Asia.
Shop Zootopia 2 collectibles, join Pac-Man themed carnival and read Endangered Animals Of Southeast Asia.

Parents, here’s how you can get your slang-loving kids to speak, write better – no cap

Parents should teach their slang-loving kids to recognise and adapt their language use.
Parents should teach their slang-loving kids to recognise and adapt their language use.

More than his mistakes: Teenager rebuilds life through squash, teacher and parental support

St. Andrew's School student Richard  Durrani Vaz pictured on Dec 17.
St. Andrew's School student Richard  Durrani Vaz pictured on Dec 17.

What to do with your expiring SkillsFuture credits

The one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up issued to all Singaporeans aged 25 and above in 2020 will expire at the end of the year.
The one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up issued to all Singaporeans aged 25 and above in 2020 will expire at the end of the year.

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